A Good Star to An Epic Adventure

Air-Born – Laura Power

This book asks the question: Can two outcasts save the Realm?

Banished in disgrace after losing a priceless heirloom days before her coming-of-age ceremony, Amber’s search takes her far beyond the borders of Fairymead and sends her stumbling into a Goblin plot of sorcery and savagery. Giving up her ability to fly in order to rescue Racxen, a swamp-dwelling, claw-handed young Arraheng man who is battling demons of his own, Amber joins forces with him to both thwart a monster long consigned to legend and carve her identity anew.

This adventure is a perfect summertime read for young adults and pre-teens alike. Characters are well actualized, with vivid details that pop off the screen. The world building is marvelous, if not a little too overdone at times, and brings the setting to life off the pages. The story moves without a hitch and the continuity of the prose if strong and easily enjoyable. The book ends with an opening that should lead us perfectly into the next installment, Earth-Bound. Can’t wait! 3.5/5 stars